Good Afternoon Chippers,
Just wondering if any Chippers have any loose links connecting us to HITACHI Limited.
Some of Hitachi's products....
1.
The Hitachi EX8000-7 and 7B model is built in Japan and manufactured by Hitachi. It’s currently Hitachi’s largest excavator.
The full-box section design of its front shovel, boom, and arm evenly distributes the stress and weight of loads, helping keep the vehicle stable while operating on rough terrain or lifting heavy materials.
In general, the machine is designed for safety and ease of use, with additional features like engine stop switches, an on-board inclinometer, and an auto-lubrication system supporting teams through large-scale mining activities.
- Manufacturer: Hitachi
- Country of origin: Japan
- Operating weight with shovel attachment: 911.6 tons
- Bucket capacity with shovel attachment: 58.9 cubic yards
- Standing height: 32 feet and 6 inches
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2,
Hitachi Magic Wand
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hitachi Magic Wand
Hitachi Magic Wand (HV-250R) | |
| Other names |
- Magic Wand
- Magic Wand Original
- Original Magic Wand
- The Hitachi
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| Type | Electric, wall-powered vibrating massager |
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| Company | Hitachi |
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| Country | Japan |
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| Availability | 25 April 1968–present |
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| Slogan | Powerful, penetrating vibrations |
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The
Hitachi Magic Wand (renamed
Magic Wand Original and
Original Magic Wand) is an AC-powered
wand vibrator. It was originally manufactured for relieving tension and relaxing sore muscles, however, it is most known for its use as a
sex toy. Japanese company
Hitachi listed the device for business in the United States in 1968.
Sex educator Betty Dodson popularized its use as a
vibrator and
masturbation aid for women during the
sex-positive movement in the late 1960s. It functions effectively as a
clitoral vibrator, to bring women to
orgasm. The wand is 12 inches (30 cm) long and weighs 1.2 pounds (540 g) with stimulation provided by its rubberized 2.5-inch (64 mm) head.
Hitachi asserts that its sole intended use is for
health care purposes. Hitachi's national sales manager said "we approach the massagers as personal care items... the people we hire know what it's for without our having to say it".
[1] Hitachi had a conflict with its U.S. distributor in 2000 and briefly stopped selling the device, until it reached a new deal with distributor
Vibratex. The Magic Wand sold out after being featured in a 2002 episode of
Sex and the City. Hitachi ceased production of the device in 2013 because of concerns about having the company name attached to a sex toy. Vibratex persuaded the company to continue manufacturing it under the name "Original Magic Wand", omitting the Hitachi name. In 2014, the company used the name "Magic Wand Original".
Academics have researched its use for treatment of
female sexual arousal disorder and chronic
anorgasmia—a
sexual dysfunction in which a person cannot achieve orgasm. The
Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology published a 1979 study which found self-administered treatment and use of the Magic Wand to be the best method to achieve orgasm. In 2008,
The Scientific World Journal published research finding over 93% of a group of 500 chronic anorgasmic women could reach orgasm using the Magic Wand and the
Betty Dodson Method. The device was used in studies in many applications, including articles published in
Dermatology Online Journal,
Journal of Applied Physiology,
Experimental Brain Research,
Neuroscience Letters, and
Journal of Perinatal & Neonatal Nursing.
The Magic Wand has alternatively been referred to as the
Cadillac of vibrators,
[2][3][4] the
Rolls-Royce of vibrators,
[5][6][7] and the
mother of all vibrators.
[8][9][10] Counselors
Bettina Arndt,
Laura Berman,
Gloria Brame, and
Ruth Westheimer (Dr. Ruth) recommended the device to women, and
Cosmopolitan magazine reported the Magic Wand was the vibrator most often suggested by
sex therapists.
Mobile Magazine readers in 2005 voted the Magic Wand "the No. 1 greatest gadget of all time".
[11] Tanya Wexler's film
Hysteria featured the device while showing the evolution of the vibrator.
Engadget called the Magic Wand "the most recognizable sex toy on Earth".
[12]
Design and features[edit]
Hitachi listed the Magic Wand for business use with the
United States Patent and Trademark Office on 25 April 1968.
[12][13]
The device is 30 cm (12 in) long and it weighs 540 g (1.19 lb).
[2][5][12] Muscle and nerve stimulation is provided by the device's rubberised, 6.4 cm (2.5 in) head, which is attached to the main body of the massager via a flexible neck.
[14][15] A 1.8 m (6 ft) cord is attached to the device to provide power from
mains electricity with
alternating current, and requires 120
volts.
[12][16] It does not take batteries.
[16] The massager provides two vibration rates—5,000 and 6,000 rpm, which are equivalent to 83 Hz and 100 Hz—that are controlled by a switch on its body.
[12][14][17] Specifically, research published in the journal
Sexual and Relationship Therapy determined that the Magic Wand operated on its low setting at a frequency of 89 Hz and at 101 Hz on its high setting.
[16] Its displacement was measured as 0.45 mm (0.018 in), with an acceleration of 185.7 μg (0.002866 gr).
[16] Because the device was not originally designed as a sexual stimulation aid, it exhibits some deficiencies when used for this purpose.
[12] Apart from its size, bulk, and its reliance on a mains power supply that limits its portability, it is not waterproof or water-resistant, and it overheats when used for more than 25 minutes.
[12] It does not work well in electrical outlets in all countries internationally.
[18][19]
Because of the Magic Wand's popularity, various
aftermarket attachments with differences in colour, pattern of studs, and material, became available to purchase.
[12][14] Such attachments have been produced by many companies without ties to Hitachi.
[20] Without attachments, the device functions effectively as a
clitoral vibrator, able to bring women to
orgasm.
[21] Add-ons that are fitted over the top of the device and are used to excite the clitoris are available.
[6] An attachment called the "Wonder Wand" allows women to feel vibrations deep into the vagina.
[17][22] According to an article in the
Dermatology Online Journal, "The Wonder Wand" is created from a plastic material which is even in consistency and may be simply cleansed after use.
[17] Attachments made of silicone designed to aid with penetrative sensations or to modify texture of the device are available.
[23] An add-on called the "G-Spotter" fits over the device in the same fashion and turns the device into a
G-spot vibrator. The "Gee-Whiz" (also referred to as "G-Whiz") is a similar type of attachment used to stimulate the G-spot.
[5][24] The "Flutter Tip Wand Attachment" may be placed over the device and can be used to mimic the sensation of
cunnilingus.
[25] "Liberator Axis" is a booster pillow that stabilizes the Magic Wand so the user does not have to hold it with their hands during use.
[10][26] Attachments have been sold by Betty Dodson on her website, which provides pictorial instructions on their use with the Magic Wand.
[17][27] The massager may be used without attachments for men or with the "G-Whiz" attachment; when held on the
penis it can stimulate pleasurable sensations in the
prostate.
[5] An attachment made by an unaffiliated company provides a cap that fits over the top of the device so it can function as a male masturbation sleeve.
[20] In Japan, an attachment is sold for men to stimulate the prostate through the rectum.
[28]
One can only imagine were a hook up with HITACH could take BrainChip's Akida....... or vice versa.
Would appear Hitachi not only make 900 odd ton excavators but also dabble in .......errr.......Sex toys.
I know people laugh every time I mention Dildinics ....but hay...its a massive market , and unlike tracking Super Sonic intercontinental missiles ( lots of prior testing before deployment ), well one would imagine a rouge dilldo would be pretty harmless ( quick design then to market ), not like your going to loose a eye if it goes rouge.
And yes , before anyone asks, apparently I am classed as a sophisticated investor.
Bit of fun on another quiet day.
Regards,
Esq.
